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The new Android phones are called Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The 5X will be made by LG, while the 6P will be made by Huawei. The 6P is the larger of the two devices, with a 5.7-inch display. The 5X has a 5.2 inch display. The 5X starts at $379, while the 6P starts at $499. Both are unlocked and will begin shipping in October.
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When it comes to a business, you are your logo. The way a company is represented at first glance speaks volumes. So it’s kind of a big deal that Google is changing its iconic logo. Here’s what it used …

On Thursday I wrote about Stagefright, a serious vulnerability that has inspired Google and Samsung to start sending out monthly security patches for Android. Now, Zimperium – the security firm that found Stagefright – has release an app that lets you check for the bug on your Android device. …

One of the big drawbacks to Android smartphones and tablets has been slow delivery of operating system updates. Unlike iOS, in which Apple controls the operating system and update delivery, the transmission of new software and security fixes for Android also involves manufacturers and carriers.

Google kicks off its annual Google I/O developers conference Thursday, and Wendy Lee and Julie Balise of our sister paper, the San Francisco Chronicle, will be covering it. The 11:30 a.m. CDT keynote is expected to include details about the latest version of Android, and more. …

Windows guru Paul Thurrott says that Apple’s iOS platform is now the place to be if you’re a fan of Microsoft’s software and services, which will be a mind-blower for those still clinging to the old Mac vs. Windows way of thinking. …